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Although about half of the campus belongs to a Greek organization, Greek life is not as overwhelming as you'd expect. If you don't want to join a frat or sorority, don't worry about being chastised for it. Often the only way to tell who's in a sorority is by the Greek paraphernalia they wear since sorority girls don't live in sorority houses. It's a little easier to tell which guys are in frats since they do live together, but again, no one really sees it as a big deal. The different houses intermingle all the time. The frat parties do dominate the party scene, but if it's not your thing, you can usually find something else to do. A lot of first-years get sucked into the frat scene because there seems to be so little else to do. However, you will find that sometimes just chilling in the dorms is better than going out.

If you are interested in Greek life, Albion is a good place to get involved in it. Going Greek doesn't mean that it's going to take over your life. Most Greek organizations are concerned with their chapter's academic standing, and they all take pride in it. Rushing an organization is not troublesome, either, as the College has a strict "no hazing" policy that every chapter must follow. There are definite stereotypes that go along with each fraternity and sorority, though, so be careful in choosing the one that's right for you.

Facts & Statistics

Undergrad Men in Fraternities

51%

Freshman Men in Fraternities

44%

Undergrad Women in Sororities

43%

Freshman Women in Sororities

30%

Number of Fraternities

6

Number of Sororities

6

Fraternities

Alpha Tau Omega

Delta Sigma Phi

Delta Tau Delta

Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Sororities

Alpha Chi Omega

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Xi Delta

Delta Gamma

Kappa Alpha Theta

Kappa Delta

Multicultural Colonies

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Other Greek Organizations

Interfraternity Council

Order of Omega

Panhellenic Council

Student Polls

What is Greek life's role in the campus social scene? Based on 15 responses

67%
Greek life is pretty big. You don't have to join to enjoy the parties, but you might want to consider it.

27%
Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.

7%
Greek life is huge-you're no one if you're not Greek.

0%
Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.

0%
We don't have Greek life.

What is the general attitude of non-Greeks toward Greeks? Based on 15 responses

20%
Most non-Greeks think Greeks do great things for the community.

60%
Most non-Greeks are indifferent about Greeks.

7%
Non-Greeks think Greeks are only good for the parties they throw.

13%
Non-Greeks see Greeks as snobby and cliquey.

What kind of housing is available for Greek students? Based on 15 responses

60%
Greek students live in opulent chapter houses.

0%
Greek students live in dedicated wings in the dorms.

33%
No special housing is available.

7%
Greek students live in run-down chapter houses.

How difficult is it to get into a fraternity or sorority? Based on 15 responses